Tokyo International Film Festival opens

Actors and directors from Japan and abroad have graced the red carpet for the opening of the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival on Monday. Attendees of the opening event included Japanese actor Kikuchi Rinko who serves as the festival’s navigator, and Hong Kong actor Tony Leung, the president of the international competition jury.

Fifteen films have been shortlisted for the competition from 2,023 entries from 110 countries and regions. The festival features 208 films to be screened at cinemas across the Japanese capital. Prize winners will be announced on the closing day, November 6.